With the help of three missed kicks from Hayden Tobola, UTSA was able to hold onto their first half lead to beat Rice by one point.
Rice came out of the gate tough as quarterback Tyler Stehling led a 75-yard touchdown drive on the opening possession to put Rice on the board. Tobola then missed the extra point, and the difference would end up deciding the game.
He would have two more opportunities to put points on the board behind his foot, but missed both ensuing field goal attempts — one in the second quarter from 50 yards and a 42 yarder with 1:27 left in regulation.